OVERALL RATING

PROS

CONS

– The knob used to go from one setting to another is easy to accidentally flip to another setting

– Most people don’t use the scraper, or consider it unnecessary

Food processors save you a lot of time in the kitchen by chopping up ingredients evenly in little to no time at all. If you’re a lover of cooking or baking, you’ve probably considered buying one before, but many food processors only end up being annoying when you have to continually assemble and disassemble due to the fact that many of them require you to scrape the food off the sides yourself.

That’s not the case with the Hamilton Beach 70730 though, since it will scrape the food off on its own. Beyond that, it’s meant to decrease the time you spend chopping even the large foods with features that we certainly feel represent one of the best choices in food processors. At a more than affordable price, it’s the next step in the evolution of your kitchen.

The Specifications

Luckily, this food processor doesn’t take up all that much space, making it perfect for the average kitchen. If you think you’ll end up using it a lot and want to leave it on the counter, it shouldn’t be a problem, but here are the specifications so you can see what I mean:

DIMENSIONS: 8.43 x 10.25 x 15.47 inches

WEIGHT: 6.2 pounds

Keep in mind that it will also hold 10 cups of food when you’re using it, allowing you more time to handle the other aspects of your meal.

Take this into consideration before your purchase

Compared to other food processors in the same price range, this one admittedly works quite well. The only problem is that the quality feels a little bit cheap and because it’s so light, it doesn’t feel extremely sturdy. Thankfully, there are suction cups on the bottom to keep it in place while you’re using it, but you’ve still got to be sure to keep your eye on it.

This small device also isn’t super quiet either. If you live somewhere with neighbors close by, they may not be too pleased with how loud this processor is.

You also may not like this device if you don’t have the time to really clean it properly, as food has the tendency to get stuck between the scraper and the bowl. It’s fairly easy to take care of, but if you’re looking for a quick cleanup, this may not be the right processor.

The Features

Now that you know about the noise and the quality, let’s talk more about the features that really set this Hamilton Beach processor apart from its competitors. Before you go out and buy, check out what you can expect.

Bowl Scraper Feature

We’ve told you a little bit about this already, but the Hamilton 70730 comes with a bowl scraper feature. You don’t need to constantly assemble and disassemble this processor since it’s able to scrape the sides by itself without you stopping the device to do so manually. That means you don’t need to remove the lid to move the food to the center, speeding up your prep time.

Large Capacity

Due to the fact that you don’t need to scrape, you’re able to prepare your meals a lot faster, but the chute and the size helps with that too. The included chute can accommodate larger foods so you have little to no work at all before you throw them inside. As mentioned, It can also hold up to 10 cups of food, decreasing the number of times you need to empty it in between.

Multiple Uses

Make use of the slice and shredding disk, along with the S-blade in order to mix, puree and chop. Regardless of what you plan on using the processor for, you’ll be able to switch out your blade. Thankfully, the disks are all labeled, too, removing the need to guess which one you need for which task.

Use this food processor to chop nuts, onions, garlic, meat, celery, bread, herbs and many other items. It will even be able to puree fruits and vegetables for smoothies or sauces, making it more than worth the purchase.

Size and Space

Due to the small size of this mixer, you’re able to use it even in a small kitchen. Leave it out on the counters without a cluttered appearance. It is fairly sleek, too, so it won’t look like it doesn’t fit.

Suction Cups

Thanks to those suction cups on the bottom, the Hamilton will stay firmly in place. It won’t tumble from side to side and will not move as you’re using it.

Cleanup

You do need to get any food out that’s been stuck, but luckily, everything is completely dishwasher safe, including the bowl, lid and blades. The bowl scraper feature will work while the processor is on or off, too.

Charts and Speeds

The two-speed motor allows you to adjust the 450-watts to whatever you may need and with the included processing chart, any guesswork is eliminated.

The Pros And Cons

The bowl scraping feature certainly sets the Hamilton apart and if it wasn’t so loud and felt a little higher in quality, it would be impossible to choose anything else. If you’re considering it, keep these points in mind.

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PROS

Very easy to use with a pulse and two speeds

Despite the noise, it is quieter than some other options

Holds a huge amount of food that doesn’t need to be cut up beforehand

Easy to clean up after you’re finished

Should you ever need them, replacement parts are readily available online

Even denser foods are chopped up without too much effort

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CONS

The knob used to go from one setting to another is easy to accidentally flip to another setting

The Conclusion

The capacity and chute of the Hamilton Beach 70730 are really what entice people to buy, along with the fact that it’s built to last. More people would like something that felt higher quality and they didn’t necessarily need the scraper, but if you feel like this is something you could use, take a look at other reviews for other opinions on it.

It’s entirely possible to look past the noise and quality considering the space and time you’ll be able to save, making the Hamilton 70730 a great choice.